Glycolate 2 Tablet

Product Description

Glycolate 2 Tablet is a prescription medicine used alone or in combination with other medicines to treat peptic ulcers. It has anti-secretory effect, so helps to reduce excessive salivation and sweating. It is even used before operations to reduce body secretions. Glycolate 2 Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine. Most common side effects of this medicine are dry mouth, vomiting, flushing, increased heart rate, urinary retention, and drowsiness. It may cause constipation, so eat adequate fiber and drink plenty of water. Dizziness and blurred vision may occur as a side effect. It is better to avoid driving and other things which require mental focus.

USES OF GLYCOLATE TABLET

• General Anaesthesia
• Peptic ulcer disease

BENEFITS OF GLYCOLATE TABLET

In General Anaesthesia

Glycolate 2 Tablet is used before and during surgery to reduce secretions of the mouth, throat, or stomach, such as saliva, stomach acid, or to prevent problems related to heart rhythm during anesthesia, intubation, or surgery. It also helps decrease the unwanted effects that may be caused by certain medicines like, neostigmine, pyridostigmine, etc.

SIDE EFFECTS OF GLYCOLATE TABLET

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Glycolate

• Dryness in mouth
• Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
• Vomiting
• Constipation
• Blurred vision
• Drowsiness
• Increased heart rate
• Urinary retention

HOW TO USE GLYCOLATE TABLET

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Glycolate 2 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

HOW GLYCOLATE TABLET WORKS

Glycopyrrolate is in a class of medications called anticholinergics. It decreases stomach acid and saliva production by blocking the activity of acetylcholine, a chemical messenger in the body responsible for acid and saliva production.